Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FX580 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FX580 was released 8 months before the K-7 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FX580 matches up vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 versus the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX580 and K-7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.